The Carnarvon Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Carnarvon Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Winchester Road, Whitway, Burghclere, RG20 9LE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Carnarvon Arms among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ← The Carnarvon Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Carnarvon Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Carnarvon Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Porchester Farms Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Highclere Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| St Michaels School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Carnarvon Arms
What is The Carnarvon Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carnarvon Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 21 April 2026.
Is The Carnarvon Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Carnarvon Arms last inspected?
The Carnarvon Arms was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Carnarvon Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Carnarvon Arms compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Carnarvon Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Carnarvon Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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